[Aussie]

I use the hand down as a sequence.

Mind you I had to do, lots and lots and lots of wagon wheels to finally know when my dogs were lined up 100% correctly. I used to become so upset, when a training mate while standing behind, would say no, dog still not aligned straight.

Strangely Yank with his longer nose, than I am used to, I have always been good with.

I was wondering while I type, how many posters from time to time on blinds and marks, at training, " good dog " their dogs (multiple times), pause more than usual, before releasing the dog? I consider myself cruel sometimes, as they tremble more with anticipation, drool and sometimes when they vocalise it is a good opportunity to work on noise.

 

[Aussie]

Re: hands down

But she has picked up on the cue.

Body language. Cues, all wonderful. Knowing our dogs.

Talking about dog body language, how often do you see a dog, after jumping off a truck, and thinking while observing the dog,...........I reckon that owners in trouble before they start.